polycrystalline
Americanadjective
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(of a rock or metal) composed of aggregates of individual crystals.
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having or consisting of crystals that are variously oriented.
Etymology
Origin of polycrystalline
First recorded in 1920–25; poly- + crystalline
Example Sentences
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The team found that design rules developed for polycrystalline cathodes were being incorrectly applied to single-crystal materials.
From Science Daily
As things got hotter, the eggshells underwent a complete transformation with the calcite shells dissolving and being replaced by polycrystalline kozoite.
From Science Daily
This tomography-based approach is universal and can be applied to other polycrystalline materials addressing a wide range of materials science problems.
From Science Daily
Along with their composition, the performance of a polycrystalline material is affected by its complex microstructure, dislocations, and impurities.
From Science Daily
The project’s blueprint includes a smelter to make aluminum for electric vehicles and other factories to produce petrochemicals, batteries for EVs and polycrystalline materials used in solar panels.
From Seattle Times
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